Fares 

PASSES		PASS SALE LOCATIONS
31-Day Regular	$40.00	City Finance, Chamber
31-Day Student*	$25.00	City Finance, Chamber
31-Day Senior/Disabled*	$20.00	City Finance, Chamber
16-Ride Regular	$24.00	City Finance
15-Ride Senior/Disabled	$11.25	City Finance
15-Ride K-12*	$11.25	City Finance
7-Day	$15.00	Bus, Chamber
5-Day	$12.00	Bus, Chamber
3-Day	$7.00	Bus, Chamber
1-Day	$3.25	Bus, Chamber
Regional Day Pass	$5.50	Bus

* Passenger Definitions:

Senior/Disabled. Senior 65 - 79 years/Disabled/Medicare card holder. Requires identification. 

VIP. Seniors 80+ years. Requires identification. Seniors receive the free pass by going to the Rideshare office at 1114 Marsh Street, filling out a one-page application, and having their photo taken. This pass allows free rides on all fixed route bus systems in SLO County.

Children. Children under 5 years with fare paying adult (maximum of 2 children).

Students. K-12 grade with Student ID.

The Regional Day Pass is good for rides on SLO Transit as well as RTA, SCT, Paso Express and North County Shuttle routes

Major Service Reduction & Fare Increase Policy - The City of San Luis Obispo's fixed-route transit system is a recipient of Federal Transit funding and therefore must establish an acceptable public meeting procedure with respect to fare increase and major service reductions as required by Federal law.

Rider Resources

Rules of the Road: To provide quality service and promote safety, the Passenger Code of Conduct and Service Animal Policy must be followed by all riders. 

Passengers with Disabilities: All buses are accessible to passengers with disabilities. ADA accommodations include but are not limited to wheelchair accessible ramps or lifts on all buses, low-floor, kneeling buses, audio and visual on board bus stop announcements and safety messages. 

Runabout Paratransit is a countywide program providing door-to-door service for persons with disabilities operated by San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Call (805) 541-2544 or visit slorta.org for more information.

Civil Rights: SLO Transit operates its programs and services with respect for civil rights visit our Civil Rights page for more information.

Mass Transportation Committee Advisory Body (MTC): MTC assists with the ongoing program of public transit in the City and Cal Poly. MTC provides recommendations and input to City Council regarding routes, schedules, capital projects, fares, marketing, and additional services. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every other month at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room. More information here. 

Analytical Data:

• National Transit Database (NTD) Annual Report: Annual NTD report agency profiles, containing general agency information, financial, and modal data, as well as performance and trend indicators

• GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) data: Data accessible for analytical purposes by the public, planning agencies, researchers, or Government agencies (last updated 8/1/2021)

• TDA - Triennial Performance Audit (FY 14-17) - Executive Summary: Summary of key findings and recommendations developed during the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Performance Audit of the City of San Luis Obispo.

* For senior and disabled discount fares, valid identification is requested when boarding. Medicare cards are acceptable.